Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 117,416 miles on the clock, averaging 5,723 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OY02 MVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,416 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,621 |
| Average per year | 5,723 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OY02 MVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About OY02 MVL
What car is OY02 MVL?
OY02 MVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY02 MVL?
The last recorded mileage for OY02 MVL was 117,416 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY02 MVL passed its MOT?
OY02 MVL has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.
Is OY02 MVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 MVL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OY02 MVL?
OY02 MVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.